Is this normal for travel ball?

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Being a parent of a 16U, I have a theory about this "coach" of 10U. He is so nervous about coaching as well (probably his first time). While this is no excuse-He will learn more and hopefully get better as he grows with the ages if he has any girls left :lmao:

Not saying every coach, but a lot of newbies think this way-that they know everything. I mean you hit the ball and run to first base-how hard can it be to coach that? They eventually grow up and learn the ages of their players and coach to their abilities. A good coach will know the personalities of all their players and communicate based on that. My DD likes a strict coach. As she puts it, the "kumbiya" coaches need not approach her. Other girls like the nice coach.

Your coach needs to learn about coaching. Maybe he should get what he is giving to these girls. Remember to ask your DD for input. At this age she may be fine, but it is hard to hear anything negative towards your children. I wanted my DD off a team for this, but she said that she should have been yelled at-she messed up. JMHO.

It's not his first year coaching and he makes it very known that he has coached for a very long time and knows how to coach and knows everything about softball.

I am not opposed to a coach being loud, yelling to get their attention and to give them instruction (my daughter actually needs this kind of coaching sometimes) but it's the insults, making fun of the kids, telling them they shouldn't even be playing ball, etc. that I will not tolerate. My daughter, even at 10, recognizes that she doesn't want a coach that doesn't correct her and instruct her when she's doing something wrong. We just need a happy medium without going overboard one way or the other.

 

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Just finish out the season and move on. Most real travel teams don't act like this. At some point the families will get tired of his act and do the same. As parents you have the ability to oust the coach you know.

 

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This is typical behavior for a coach who thinks he is coaching a bunch of boys. He is also clueless about really how to be a coach.

I would be watching coaches from other teams so that you have a good idea of who to try-out for in August.

Bingo. Was thinking same. Probably an ignorant person who truly doesnt understand the game. I get so aggrevated over this kind of stuff.

 

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You cannot treat girls like boys. Good coaching is an art.
A good softball coach has to look, listen, and adjust to all players.

Travel tryouts begin in early August for most teams. Take your time and don't fall for any Hype. See how the coaches act around the players. Ask questions and make sure you get an answer.

 

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You cannot treat girls like boys. Good coaching is an art.
A good softball coach has to look, listen, and adjust to all players.

Travel tryouts begin in early August for most teams. Take your time and don't fall for any Hype. See how the coaches act around the players. Ask questions and make sure you get an answer.

Well said